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Although the name may suggest otherwise, Hawaii Skin Diver is global in scope, featuring Freedive / Spearfishing adventures from every corner of the globe. Through our magazine, TV show, and website, HSD offers a glimpse into the underwater world, the divers lifestyle, and our unique culture.

For divers - by divers, HSD welcomes you to share in this online experience. The right side of this page contains content posted by the Hawaii Skin Diver staff. While the HSD Community on the left, belongs to YOU. Feel free to participate in the HSD Forum, display your catch in the Photo Gallery or showcase your adventures in the Video Gallery.

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2008 U.S. National Spear Fishing Championships

The 2008 US National Spear Fishing Championships were held on August 7th, in Newport, Rhode Island. The event, while based in RI, was run by the Mass Freedivers who, for the first time, played host to the sports most anticipated tournament.  Over 60 of spearfishings elite made the trip to Rhode Island  in hopes of […]

4th Annual Marianas Spearfishing Challenge

Here are the results for the 4th Annual Marianas Spearfishing Challenge.  This years’ event was the largest to date with 30 teams entering…doubling the participation from last year. 
The Marianas Underwater Fishing Federation would like to thank the following sponsors:  The Guam Fishermen’s Cooperative Association, Kautz & Son’s Glass Company, Budweiser Guam, Grasshopper Inc., Dr. Roger Kaneshiro, Guamcell […]

Hawaii’s Mark Healey wins Blue Water World Cup in Baja

BLUE WATER WORLD CUP INVITATIONAL REPORT
I wanted to let you know the world cup went off without any major issues, just the minor ones. You know, mexico, AC doesn’t work in rooms, we lost power, no water in a couple of rooms, that sort of thing.
BUT, the meet was a huge success! Lots of fish, great […]

Records

  • Posted: March 1, 2008
    Nohu Record

    NAME: Kawainui Lagunte

    FISH: Nohu (Scorpionfish)

    WEIGHT: 6.75 lb 

    LOCATION: Hilo, Hawaii

    DATE: 9/16/07

    WEAPON: 3-Prong

    FROM: Shore
     

     
     

  • Posted:
    Whiptail Uhu Record

    NAME: Kimi Werner
    SPECIES: Whiptail Uhu (red)
    WEIGHT: 11.6 lbs.
    LOCATION: North Shore, Oahu
    DATE: 5/20/07
    FROM: Boat
    WEAPON: Omer 100
    SYNOPSIS: I went diving on the North Shore, and came across a pile of fish in about 30 feet of water. I took a drop, flattened out on the bottom, and waited for the fish to come closer. I spotted a smaller […]

  • Posted:
    Roi Record

    NAME: Sky Sierran Kubby
    DATE: March 11, 2007
    SPECIES: Roi (peacock grouper)
    WEIGHT: 7 pounds, 14 ounces
    LOCATION: McKenzie Point, Puna Coast, Big Island
    WEAPON: Immersion Triaxx Carbon
    FROM: Shore
    SYNOPSIS: I was fishing with my friends Zsolt and Dave at Mackenzie Point on the Puna Coast, Big Island. The first day was too rough and not much was going for the live […]

Events

  • Posted:
    2008 Pacific Islands Pelagic Skindiver Spearfishing Contest

    The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council and Hawaii Skin Diver are pleased to announce the “2008 Pacific Islands Pelagic Skindiver Spearfishing Contest,” which rewards freediving bluewater spearfishermen in the US Pacific Islands who practice safety by diving with a partner and who support resource management by sharing information of their spearfishing catches.

    PRIZES:
    Prizes will be […]